The University of Kentucky’s (UK) Ag Equine Programs will host an inaugural Western Kentucky equine field day Tuesday, June 5, 2012, from 4-8 p.m. CDT at Darling 888 Ranch. The ranch is located at 4770 Grooms Lane Road in Princeton, Ky. Admission is free and a meal will be provided.

"We are pleased to host this inaugural event in Western Kentucky and appreciate Darling 888 Ranch opening its gates to the public for this event," said Bob Coleman, PhD, associate director for undergraduate education in equine science and management and extension horse specialist at UK. "This is a great opportunity for horse owners in Western Kentucky to see a working equine operation and learn practical information they can apply to their own operations. This is also a great opportunity for UK’s Ag Equine Programs to take its educational offerings and events across the state, a goal we continually strive for.

"We appreciate the help of agents Shane Bogle and David Fourqurean, who have both been enthusiastic and engaged in the planning process for putting on this event. We also appreciate Darling 888 wanting to participate in helping UK put on quality equine educational programs. We anticipate a great event for the public," he added.

"Darling 888 has utilized the vast knowledge base the UK Cooperative Extension Service has to its benefit," added Shane Bogle, Caldwell County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources